The state government has extended free Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) treatment to all patients, including families above the poverty line. A vaccine is in development, with promising initial trials and human testing planned for April 2025, aiming for availability by 2026.
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Ahilyanagar district collector Siddharam Salimath has initiated an inquiry into a resolution banning Muslim traders from participating in the Madhichi Yatra, a 700-year-old tradition in Madhi village. The resolution, signed by village officials, cites non-compliance with local customs as the reason for the ban.
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